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September 16, 2026
Big changes to the Apprenticeship Levy
The Apprenticeship Levy has undergone its biggest overhaul since its introduction, with major changes taking effect from 1 August 2026. For Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the most significant development is the expansion of what levy funds can be used for under the new Growth and Skills Levy. This expansion comes alongside tighter funding rules, making planning more important than ever.
September 14, 2026
Chancellor promises to cut red tape and boost growth
The Chancellor, John Healey, has given a number of speeches explaining how he intends to boost growth, reduce red tape and maintain fiscal responsibility.
September 10, 2026
Foreign investors clean up on UK companies
The latest Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a depressing landscape for UK companies. Foreign acquisitions of UK companies soared in value to £25.4 billion, up £9.7 billion from Q1 2026 and £15.7 billion higher than Q2 2025, highlighting how cheap UK company valuations are compared to foreign markets.
September 9, 2026
Compulsory smart meter roll-out for small businesses
The UK government has unveiled its comprehensive response to the consultation on the post-2025 rollout of smart meters for non-domestic sites.
September 7, 2026
Companies House brings the changes
Companies House has changed its login process and from December objections to a limited company being struck off must be made through its ‘Make an objection’ online service.
September 3, 2026
New trade union rules
From October 2026, companies will have to comply with new rules on trade unions introduced as part of the Employment Rights Act.
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